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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

HLTIN301A Comply with infection control policy and procedures in health work

1.1 Obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the client’s personal, medical and dental history 1.2 Check accuracy of information with the client or where appropriate carer/guardian 1.3 Verify information with appropriate practitioner, where required by relevant guidelines or legislation 2.1 Consult and use appropriate medical history in determining requirements for removable dental prosthetic treatment 2.2 Consult client and/or carers about medical history to ensure it is accurate and current 3.1 Record relevant information legibly, accurately and completely 3.2 Assist clients and/or carers to complete data forms as required 3.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements 3.4 Obtain client and/or carer signature where possible, to signify accuracy of the statement 3.5 Maintain client confidentiality 4.1 Assess intra-oral status accurately in accordance with relevant guidelines and legislation 4.2 Modify examination procedures according to the specific needs of the client 5.1 Interpret and evaluate the results of removable dental prosthetic examinations 5.2 Consider the client’s medical and dental history when developing a treatment plan 5.3 Make prosthetic assessment in accordance with organisation procedures 5.4 Consult dentist/doctor where appropriate and in accordance with legislative guidelines 5.5 Refer client to dentist/doctor where appropriate 5.6 Observe centric and eccentric mandibular movements 6.1 Involve the client and/or carer in discussions about their treatment using language that is understandable to them 6.2 Provide full details about removable dental prosthetic treatment options and the risks and benefits of the treatment 6.3 Allow sufficient time to discuss treatment options with client and/or carer 6.4 Help clients understand the effects of treatment or no treatment and to clarify their preferences 6.5 Ensure flexibility of client services that consider client’s special needs 6.6 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit you will have the skills and knowledge required to obtain accurate, complete and legal records of the client’s personal, medical and dental information.

Oral anatomy and physiology test. (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) Tooth charting and notation test. (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) Oral pathology test - (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) Report on impression taking procedures, materials, instruments and equipment in patient records Formal assessment patient/clinic reviews – 2 x F/F’s + 2 x Chrome Cobalt Partials Complete journal of experience in relation to outcomes of clinical experience placement (Patient records and Digital Case Histories/Pebble Pad) Perform elements and performance criteria of competence as designated for this unit of competence to the required standard consistently across a range of variables during clinical placement. See critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit. (HLTDP602B-Evidence guide)

Co assessed with this will be elements of: • HLT501A:- Maintain an effective health work environment, • HLTIN301A:- Comply with infection control policies and procedures and • HLTOHS:- Maintain OHS processes

Assessment Matrix

Oral anatomy and physiology test (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) - 10% Tooth charting and notation test (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) - 10% Formal assessment patient/clinic reviews ( 4 x patients ) 10% Oral pathology test (The student has to competently answer at least 70% of the total number of questions) plus a competent Oral pathology class presentation - 20% Production of comprehensive digital case histories for each patient treated by the student. Digital case history to address all of the performance criteria. 25 % Consistent clinical demonstration across a wide range of variables. 25% *ALL assessment tasks must be successfully completed for competency to be attained in this unit.